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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.38, 200.07 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.38, 200.07 and 46.72 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.38 : 200.07 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.38/200.07 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.38x = 200.07 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.38x = 9,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346.27/133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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